Scottie Scheffler, ranked No. 1 and Masters champion, does not really feel seen as world’s greatest golfer

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Scottie Scheffler doesn’t really feel any strain being the world’s No. 1-ranked golfer, as he believes these across the sport don’t essentially view him as one of the best participant on the planet.

“I assume it is good. I assume I’m No. 1 within the rankings,” Scheffler mentioned Wednesday at St. Andrews forward of The Open. “I am unsure if I am essentially perceived that method by you all or whoever it’s, however that is not stuff that I actually ever take into consideration. For me, I am simply making an attempt to exit and play good golf.”

Requested why he felt he was not acknowledged because the world No. 1, Scheffler answered, “I do not really feel like there’s any further consideration on me. I have not learn a lot, however I’d assume not everyone’s choosing me to win this week, simply stuff like that.

“I do not assume I used to be the favourite perhaps going into the Masters. I am unsure if I have been the favourite perhaps going into any tournaments. That will not be the true notion. That is simply mine, however I do not learn a ton of stuff. So for me, I do not actually really feel like no matter being No. 1 can be.”

Scheffler has been on the prime of the rankings since March 28, after he received the Dell Applied sciences Match Play in Austin, Texas. He received his first main title on the Masters in April.

He was tied for the third-best odds to win The Open as of Wednesday morning at 16-1, behind Rory McIlroy (9-1) and Xander Schauffele (14-1).

Scheffler has been having fun with his time at St. Andrews and hung out navigating the Street Gap bunker on No. 17 in observe. Whereas he hopes to keep away from that pitfall when he tees off Thursday, Scheffler mentioned the unpredictable wind and agency nature of the course imply he’s making ready for the sudden over the following 4 days.

“I believe that is one of many particular issues about this golf course. It is so easy, but it surely’s actually enjoyable to play,” Scheffler mentioned. “Regardless of the situations, I’ll go on the market and have a superb time simply hitting all types of bizarre pictures.”

Scheffler has been choosing via YouTube, discovering clips of earlier champions who triumphed at St. Andrews. He’s searching for these little recommendations on how they approached the course whereas taking coronary heart from how the likes of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo fared at St. Andrews after triumphing at Augusta.

Regardless of being in an elite group of gamers to achieve the summit of golf’s rankings, Scheffler mentioned he isn’t feeling the warmth on the 150th Open.

“I do not really feel like there’s any extra strain on me,” Scheffler mentioned. “I am exhibiting up like everyone else making an attempt to come back right here and play effectively at a golf event.

“Being the house of golf and The Open Championship undoubtedly amplifies issues a bit, however that is throughout the board. I do not assume it issues if I am No. 1 on the earth or No. 50 on the earth — I wish to win this event as unhealthy or greater than anyone out right here.”